Webb City girls edge East Newton

A last second 3-pointer wasn’t enough for the East Newton Lady Patriots as their comeback bid fell short against Webb City on Thursday at East Newton High School, 47-46.

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A last second 3-pointer wasn’t enough for the East Newton Lady Patriots as their comeback bid fell short against Webb City on Thursday at East Newton High School, 47-46.

After trailing 19-14 at halftime, the Lady Patriots began a comeback bid in the second half. But, trailing 45-43, East Newton turned the ball over with 18 seconds left. The Lady Patriots then fouled Mikaela Burgess with three seconds left and she hit two free throws to make it 47-43.

The Lady Patriots then sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap the scoring. Desirea Buerge led the Lady Cardinals with 20 points while Casey Heger finished with 15, Burgess seven, Megan Heman three and Katelin Beason two.